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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Drowning, post-resuscitation

Recommended: Chest X-ray; CT if persistent hypoxemia or atypical is the preferred imaging study for drowning, post-resuscitation. Pulmonary edema patterns.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray; CT if persistent hypoxemia or atypical

XR No contrast Preferred Chest EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Pulmonary edema patterns. Serial imaging for delayed deterioration.

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